invader

noun

Pronunciation: ɪnˈveɪdər

Definition

A person, group, or armed force that enters a country or territory by force to conquer or occupy it.

Examples

• The local villagers hid in the forest to escape the advancing invader.

• Historians study how the invader changed the cultural landscape of the region.

• Every invader throughout history has eventually faced resistance from the local population.

Synonyms of invader

Words with a similar meaning to invader:

• intruder
• aggressor
• conqueror
• occupier

Antonyms of invader

Words with the opposite meaning to invader:

• defender
• native

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